Lift Operator

Red Mountain Resort; Rossland; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Mountain Resort is hiring Lift Operators for the 2026/27 Winter season. Lift Operators play a key role in safe, efficient operations and serve as the first point of contact for guests, requiring a positive attitude, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities include operating lifts safely, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting guests. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be willing to work weekends and holidays; lift operations training will be provided and required

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with guests and staff clearly and courteously.
• Experience in lift operations or customer service is preferred.
• All candidates must successfully complete the Lift Operations training and examinations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high quality, friendly and cooperative relationship with guests, co-workers and all mountain employees.
• Adhere to all operational and safety procedures, focusing on safe and efficient operation of the lifts.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining all operational aspects of the lifts including safety procedures, ramps, mazes, tool and signage
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and housekeeping standards in all areas including tool storage, load/unload areas, lift huts and guest areas
• Responsible for snow and ice removal on lift huts, ramps, and guest areas
• Show extreme awareness of the operating lift and guests at all times.
• Carry out all responsibilities with a high level of professionalism.
• Perform all tasks as assigned by the Lift Operations Management team.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

RED Mountain Resort is now hiring Lift Operators for the 2026/27 Winter season! As a Lift Operator, you play a huge role in the safe and efficient operations of all RED lift systems. You are the first point of contact for many guests and provide safe, friendly and courteous service. The successful applicants will bring a positive attitude, team player mentality, and strong work ethic.

• Maintain a high quality, friendly and cooperative relationship with guests, co-workers and all mountain employees.
• Adhere to all operational and safety procedures, focusing on safe and efficient operation of the lifts
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining all operational aspects of the lifts including safety procedures, ramps, mazes, tool and signage
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and housekeeping standards in all areas including tool storage, load/unload areas, lift huts and guest areas
• Responsible for snow and ice removal on lift huts, ramps, and guest areas
• Show extreme awareness of the operating lift and guests at all times.
• Carry out all responsibilities with a high level of professionalism.
• Perform all tasks as assigned by the Lift Operations Management team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Experience in lift operations or customer service roles is preferred.
• All candidates must successfully complete the Lift Operations training and examinations.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Must be a proficient skier or snowboard, and able to get down the mountain safely on green and blue runs.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to physically perform the duties of the role including swinging chairs, shoveling heavy loads and standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to work outdoors and maintain high service standards during inclement weather conditions.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with your supervisor, colleagues, other employees and guests in a clear, polite and professional manner.
• Possess excellent employee and public relation skills and be of a naturally friendly and cooperative nature.
• Mature, energetic, adaptable and dependable with the ability to take initiative and work unsupervised.
• Must be able to reason and react with quick thoughtful judgment, while remaining calm under pressure.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and spoken.